Gondola

#1E0E1E

General Information

The color #1E0E1E, also known as Gondola, is a dark, muted shade of purple. It belongs to the purple color family, exhibiting a blend of red and blue hues with a significantly reduced saturation and brightness. This color is often associated with sophistication, elegance, and mystery. In color psychology, dark purples can convey feelings of luxury, power, and creativity. Gondola is not a commonly used color, making it a unique choice for designers seeking to create a distinctive impression. Its subtlety allows it to be paired with a variety of other colors, ranging from neutrals to brighter tones, depending on the desired effect.

The color #1E0E1E, also known as Gondola, presents some accessibility challenges. With its low lightness value, it offers minimal contrast against white text, potentially making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Gondola likely falls short of these recommendations when paired with white. To improve accessibility, consider using a lighter text color like a pale yellow or light gray, or using Gondola as a background for darker text. Tools are available to measure the contrast ratio between foreground and background colors, aiding in ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and enhancing the user experience for everyone, including those with disabilities.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
30 14 30
RGB30 14 30
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
300 36.36% 8.63%
30036.368.63HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
300 5.49% 88.24%
3005.4988.24HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1E0E1E
rgb30 14 30
hsl300 36.36% 8.63%
cmyk0% 53.33% 0% 88.24%
hwb300 5.49% 88.24%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.1946 0.0394 326.93
oklab0.1946 0.03 -0.02
CMYK
0% 53.33% 0% 88.24%
053.33088.24CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1946 0.0394 326.93
0.19460.0394326.93LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1946 0.03 -0.02
0.19460.03-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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